Junction City, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Add Comparison

2018 Population

34,895

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

26.1

1.14% 1-year decrease

2018 Poverty Rate

12.2%

18.4% 1-year decrease

2018 Median Household Income

$49,185

6.7% 1-year growth

2018 Median Property Value

$142,200

0.211% 1-year growth

2018 Employed Population

11,798

1.93% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Junction City, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Junction City, KS are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Junction City, KS was $142,200, and the homeownership rate was 37.3%.

Most people in Junction City, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Junction City, KS was 2 cars per household.

Junction City, KS borders Manhattan, KS and Topeka, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Junction City, KS is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens.

As of 2018, 7.25% of Junction City, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.53k people).

In 2018, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.8k people) in Junction City, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2018 Citizenship

96.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.3% of Junction City, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Junction City, KS was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Junction City, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Junction City, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 92
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.91k ± 289
White (Hispanic)
4.04k ± 368

16%

Hispanic Population

5.57k people

16% of the people in Junction City, KS are hispanic (5.57k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Junction City, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,373 ± 7,029 people
India
14,412 ± 2,940 people
Vietnam
10,201 ± 2,475 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 84,373 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,412 and Vietnam with 10,201.

Foreign-Born Population

7.25%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.53k people

7.86%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

As of 2018, 7.25% of Junction City, KS residents (2.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Junction City, KS was 7.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Junction City, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,843 ± 465
Vietnam
698 ± 124
Gulf War (1990s)
594 ± 160

Junction City, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.07 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Junction City, KS.

Health

93.3% of the population of Junction City, KS has health coverage, with 21.8% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 4.61% on Medicare, 20.9% on non-group plans, and 35.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,285 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2018, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 38.2% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.74%

Uninsured

21.8%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

4.61%

Medicare

20.9%

Non-Group

35.9%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Junction City, KS declined by 20.4% from 8.47% to 6.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Junction City, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Junction City, KS employs 11.8k people. In 2018, the largest industries in Junction City, KS were Public Administration (1,852 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,814 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,577), Utilities ($46,364), and Construction ($46,184).

Employment

Occupations

11.8k

2018 Value

± 805

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 9.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Junction City, KS grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 11.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Junction City, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,424 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (800 people), and Material Moving Occupations (767 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Junction City, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.8k

2018 Value

± 805

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 9.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Junction City, KS grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 11.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Junction City, KS, are Public Administration (1,852 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,814 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Junction City, KS, though some of these residents may live in Junction City, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,386

Median earning men ± $4,226

$26,067

Median earning women ± $1,786

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2018 are Information ($50,375), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,464), and Construction ($43,487).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2018 are Public Administration ($41,600), Manufacturing ($31,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,446).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

47
Other Services (except Public Administration)
40
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
36
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$73k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$34.6k
Manufacturing
$34.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming is currently represented by 432 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Junction City, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (41%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Junction City, KS was $142,200 in 2018, which is 0.427 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $141,900 to $142,200, a 0.211% increase. The homeownership rate in Junction City, KS is 37.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Junction City, KS have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Junction City, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$142,200

Median Property Value 2018

±$10,126

$4,756

Median Property Taxes

±$418

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Junction City, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Junction City, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

37.3%

Homeownership

2018

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2018

In 2018, 37.3% of the housing units in Junction City, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Junction City, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,185

Median Household Income

± $2,156

12.8k

Number of Households

± 842

In 2018, the median household income of the 12.8k households in Junction City, KS grew to $49,185 from the previous year's value of $46,096.

The following chart displays the households in Junction City, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Junction City, KS is from Kansas.

0.459

2024 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.458

2023 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2024, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.185% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (86.5%)
Carpooled (7.71%)
Worked At Home (2.93%)

In 2018, 86.5% of workers in Junction City, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (2.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Junction City, KS have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.623% of the workforce in Junction City, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Junction City, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Junction City, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Junction City, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Junction City, KS (4.13k out of 33.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Junction City, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.